Integrate with the Libraries API module

I wonder if this is better suited to be included with a partner module (similar to the original: http://drupal.org/project/twitter_bootstrap_ui )?

Otherwise, if you can provide any examples of themes that currently use the Libraries API directly, it'd be appreciated.

I looked into this quickly and it seems like the latest dev version of libraries now allows themes to call hook_libraries_info(). Again, we'd need to explain to users to install the dev version when installing the theme, which is why a module might be a better solution (we can force dependencies more easily).

I hate the idea of enforcing a module, IMO we should just implement hook_libraries_info() and wait 'til they release a stable release.

It wouldn't have to be enforced, just recommended, to guide/assist new users and get them setup in a consistent manner. Anyway, I'm probably taking this issue offtopic.

We can as mentioned just implement hook_libraries_info for now and recommend 2.x-dev version of libraries, so I'll look into providing a patch for this issue.

@cpliakas I agree. I'm going to start a project as an optional addon. I think just for the libraries, modal and perhaps additional menu customisations, it will be useful. It's not to detract from this theme but to enhance it.

Hi natted,

> I'm going to start a project as an optional addon. <

i cant understand why you want to start a new project if there is already a library implementation in working process... i also asked at beginning if someone has ideas... i got no response from your team (only one more question about the module).

http://drupal.org/project/bootstrap_api

Hi Blackice2999

Thanks for the reminder, I had been meaning to get back and look for your project. Definitely no need since you've already made progress. I'll take a look and see how I can help.

I hate the idea of enforcing a module, IMO we should just implement hook_libraries_info() and wait 'til they release a stable release.

See also #1876124: hook_libraries_info() still doesn't work with themes

I'm wondering what are the steps to integrate this theme with bootstrap_api

As of Libraries 7.x-2.1, themes are supported by hook_libraries_info.

Is anyone familiar with the libraries API? Could we move the bootstrap library into the "libraries" folder and perhaps even set up dependencies for jQuery Update?

Hi andregriffin,

or u use simple the bootstrap_api and add something like this:

drupal_add_library('bootstrap_api', 'bootstrap-api.all');

all JS Files will be loaded...

Referencing comment I made in: #1957620-1: [META] Refactor code to allow for either CDN or sub-theme source files.

i believe that kalatheme (also building on bootstrap) is one of the first to really use libraries api - may want to look there for insight into how it's being done, because it's working quite well, including support for wrap bootstrap themes, etc (though i haven't tried those yet)

https://drupal.org/project/kalatheme

An easy solution is to use the bootstrap library module, eventhough it is set as unsupported, there are no issues related to it

Hi hatuhay,

why one more module again? is nobody able to communicate with other maintainers?

Hi Blackice2999,
As both modules look the same, they behaive diferent.
Bootstrap Library just load both css and js using libraries.
You download the Bootstrap files as is directly from home page into the libraries folder.
This is a simple solution for specific requierements of users, not modules or themes.
Those cases are but not limited to:
- Not using any bootstrap theme.
- Need to load files locally, for example for response.js ie8 support.
- Want to update your bootstrap files without hacking or even updating your base theme.
For me using the CDN is a way better solution, but in the cases mentioned, this module gives a simple standard alternative. Better and simpler than saving Bootstrap files into a theme folder.
For some reason, under community perspective I cannot understand, the module has been declare unsupported for Bootstrap Theme, when I was unable to find a single issue related to it.
By the way, you can select loading the Bootstrap files or not, by theme or by path.

Hi hatuhay,

this could be all features of the bootstrap_api module 70% already included but for bootstrap 2.x all tries from me to get some co-working with other maintainer are without success... this is the point why i wrote "is nobody able to communicate with other maintainers?"

@Blackice2999, @hatuhay:

Libraries support, and subsequently these modules, is not a necessary step. I am attaching the issue where this issue is being discussed as to why this is the case.